Ugly by Margaret McHeyzer By Cassie (cynefin) source] Ugly by Margaret McHeyzer is a sad yet enlightening story about a woman named Lily and her journey out of abusive living situations. Throughout the book, Lily is put into abusive situations and struggles with denial and not feeling worthy enough to deserve better treatment. Being a survivor myself, I think this book did a good job portraying physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. The characteristics of emotional ...